Immer wieder zieht es mich in den Norden des Landes, in die Ebenen von Galiläa, rund um den See Genezareth, welchen die Bewohner des Landes Kinneret nennen. Hier findet sich ein Stück Israel, das weit entfernt ist vom Trubel Tel Avivs, den hektischen Highways und den Problemzonen des Westjordanlands. Knapp 200 Meter unter dem Meeresspiegel… Continue reading
Last week I visited Tiberias, that small town next to the Lake of Galilee. Looking for nothing in particular we stumbled over a little garden/open air museum which was home to a few hot springs, an ancient hammam of Suleiman and archaeological remains of an ancient synagogue. Of the synagogue there’s not much left except… Continue reading
For years I haven’t been to this city capturing the imagination, horrors and hopes of millions through the ages. There are a few things which struck my mind this time: The Biblical Theme Park Walking though the old city among masses of tourists from all over the globe you almost expect some disneyfied savior to… Continue reading